Sectors in MSP
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Marine Sectors
Key sectors operating in Tanzania’s marine space.
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Marine & Coastal Tourism
- Maritime Transport & Ports
- Energy (Oil & Gas)
- Conservation (Habitats, MPAs)
- Submarine Cables
Fisheries & Mariculture
Current and potential zones for fishing grounds.
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Potential zones for Mariculture.
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Why are Fisheries & Mariculture
The Economic & Social Backbone of Coastal Tanzania
- Livelihoods: employ thousands and supporting the livelihoods of millions.
- Food Security: source of food and protein
- Economic Engine: contributor to the national GDP
- Women’s Empowerment: Seaweed farming, a vital economic activity for women
MSP in Fisheries sector
Balancing Conflicts & Seizing Opportunities
- Managing User Conflicts: helps resolve spatial competition between fisheries and other sectors
- Sustaining Resources: ensures the long-term viability of fish stocks.
- Promoting Sustainable Growth: identify suitable, low-conflict zones for aquaculture.
- Balancing Needs: accommodate the different needs of small-scale artisanal fishers and larger commercial operations.
Marine & Coastal Tourism
Iconic destinations like Zanzibar and Mafia Island are global attractions.
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Activities range from diving and snorkeling to cultural heritage tours.
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A Pillar of the Blue Economy
Driving Growth and Showcasing Natural Heritage
- Economic Powerhouse: A primary source of foreign exchange and GDP.
- Job Creation: Supports formal and informal employment
- Global Showcase: Highlights Tanzania’s world-class natural assets
- Investment Magnet: Attracts significant local and international investment in coastal infrastructure.
Tourism in the MSP
Ensuring Sustainability and Minimizing Conflict
- Protecting the Attraction: essential to protect the very assets tourism depends.
- Reducing Sectoral Conflicts: Helps manage competition for space between tourism activities
- Guiding Development: Provides a framework for siting tourism infrastructure
- Enhancing Visitor Experience: By zoning activities, MSP can ensure high-quality, safe, and sustainable tourism experiences.
Maritime Transport & Ports
Major ports like Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara are vital economic lifelines.
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Key shipping routes connect Tanzania to regional and global markets.
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A Gateway to Global Trade
Connecting Tanzania to the World
- Economic Lifeline: over 90% of Tanzania’s international trade.
- Strategic Hub: gateways for landlocked neighboring countries
- Infrastructure Development: Drives major investment in port modernization, logistics, and related infrastructure.
- Employment: source of direct and indirect jobs
Transport in the MSP
Navigating Crowded Waters Safely and Efficiently
- Deconflicting Sea-lanes: helps establish clear shipping lanes to minimize collisions and reduce conflict
- Sustainable Port Expansion: Guides the strategic development of ports to avoid damaging sensitive habitats
- Managing Pollution Risk: Helps identify high-risk areas
- Improving Efficiency: Creates predictability for the shipping industry, encouraging investment and improving logistical efficiency.
Powering National Development
Harnessing Offshore Resources for Growth
- Significant Economic Potential: Offshore gas reserves a massive potential revenue stream
- Energy Security: can reduce reliance on imported fuels and provide power for national industrialization.
- Foreign Direct Investment: attracts billions of dollars
- Catalyst for Growth: Can spur development in related sectors
Energy in the MSP Context
Balancing Development with Environmental Stewardship
- High Potential for Conflict: Exploration conflict with fishing grounds, shipping lanes, and sensitive ecosystems.
- Managing Environmental Risk: identifying and mitigating risks– drilling, potential spills.
- Providing Investment Certainty: streamlining approvals and reducing investment risk.
- Strategic Siting: helps identify areas for exploration that minimize conflict
Conservation (Habitats, MPAs)
Mangrove forests provide vital ecosystem services and coastal protection.
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Protecting critical habitats like coral reefs is fundamental.
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Conservation in the MSP Context
A Strategic Approach to Protection
- Identifying Priorities: identify and map critical habitats and areas of ecological significance.
- Strengthening Protection: It provides a framework for effective management of ecologically connected network MPAs.
- Building Climate Resilience: Protecting key habitats enhances the resilience of the coast to climate change impacts.
Submarine Cables
Backbone of global communication.
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connect Tanzania to the global internet
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